Why you need to know about English and Welsh whisky
English and Welsh whisky may not have the prestige of Scotch but there’s plenty to be excited about in this growing sector of the UK industry
27th July 2023
Distilleries
Distilleries are where whisky is produced. No longer simply sites of production, many distilleries – and almost all new distilleries – will offer a visitor experience of some kind where people can see where their favourite spirit is created, learn a little about it’s history and enjoy a sample or two.
What is single malt whisky?
Often considered ‘superior’ among aficionados, single malt whisky has been made in Scotland since the 18th and 19th centuries. But what actually makes a single malt unique?
21st April 2023
The Lowland whisky distilleries you need to know about
Once a significant single malt player, The Lowlands is now mostly known as the home of the blend – but this all looks set to change as several new and exciting distilleries in the region are in the process of creating their own innovative whiskies
13th April 2023
Four innovative new whisky distilleries set to open in 2023
From a towering tribute to Scotch whisky in Edinburgh to a modern masterpiece sprawling down a mountainside in China, we take a look at the world’s most exciting new whisky distilleries set to open their doors in 2023
1st February 2023
The whisky distilleries you need to visit in 2023
We’ve found five of the world’s most exciting whisky distilleries, combining stunning locations, fascinating tours and first class whisky.
16th January 2023
Five of the world’s best whisky hotels
It’s always tricky to drag yourself home after a few drams but at these wonderful whisky hotels, you don’t have to …
12th January 2023
Five of the best East Coast distilleries in Scotland
Scotland’s east coast has a rich and diverse east coast whisky trail. Check out the best east coast distilleries in Scotland
1st September 2022
Five new whisky brands to look out for in 2022
Novel blends, newly released casks and shiny new distilleries – these are five whisky brands to be excited about in 2022
14th March 2022
Women in Whisky: Four key women making their mark on the whisky industry
We’re taking this opportunity to highlight four key women making their mark in the whisky industry. From brand ambassadors to distillers, blenders and whisky company founders, the future of whisky belongs as much to women as to anyone else.
25th November 2021
“The spirit is king!”: Q&A with Drew and Helen McKenzie Smith, Founders at Lindores Abbey Distillery
WWD chats to Lindores Abbey Distillery founders Drew and Helen McKenzie Smith about producing the site’s first whisky in 527 years
20th October 2021